Love's Travel Stops hopes to build a new store along Interstate 35 near Story City. Truck drivers said it could be helpful when they have to make long drives and stop, per regulations.

"It would give truckers another option to have a place to park," said truck driver Scott Nelson.

However, some Story City residents said while it's helpful for truckers, they don't want to see it in their town. They believe it will bring pollution, potential crime and extra traffic, among other things.

"We're all for truck drivers," said Ann Balman, a Story City resident. "They provide an amazing service. Truck stops are also very much needed, but to have a truck stop right on this outskirt of this beautiful town is not something that we want."

Balman said what they want is to preserve Story City's way of living and quality of life.

Supporters said building a Love's will boost the town's economy and add 50 jobs.

"It's not just minimum-wage jobs that they're bringing," said Rich Olive, a real-estate agent in Story City. "One of the things that it should do is raise some of the wages for the other folks that live around here."

But those who don't want it said they need to think about their own businesses first.

"We have multiple places in this community that have been trying to hire people for years," Balman said.

Those who want to see Love's right off the I-35 exit said it'll keep the economy moving forward.

"When you see help-wanted signs, that means the economy is growing," Olive said.

The City Council meeting for the third and final vote is scheduled for Nov. 3.

Concerned residents have a petition that has already received more than 200 signatures.

KCCI spoke with Love's corporate headquarters, which said it hopes to work with both sides to come to an agreement that can serve Story City well.